The Premier League outfit proved to be too good for their Championship opponents, but this match should never have been played when it was

Follow live coverage as Fulham face Watford in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Rocco Vata netted a lovely opener, twisting and driving past the visitors' goalkeeper. Watford scored a superb equaliser from around 30 yards, but that did not dent Fulham's resolve. They came back re-energised in the second half and ran away with it, their non-stop attacking never waning in intensity and tormenting the Watford back five.

Fulham had four different scorers as they beat Watford 4-1 in the third round of the FA Cup at Craven Cottage. After a well-worked counter-attack saw Rodrigo Muniz net his first goal of 2025, Rocco Vata scored what will be considered a goal-of-the-competition contender with a thumping long-range effort to draw the sides level.

Fulham take on Watford this evening in the third round of the FA Cup. The Cottagers have enjoyed a fine season in the Premier League so far and have only tasted defeat once in their last 11 games. Watford find themselves ninth in the Championship at the moment, however, their form has taken a turn and they have only won one game in their last five.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton,

Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a third-round tie against Watford at Craven Cottage this evening.Marco Silva’s side continue to impress in the Premier League and will hope to take their